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Charles Potts Wins the Late Model Marathon at SSP on Saturday Night; Walker; Buck and the Broderick Family are Also Victorious
Newberrytown, PA (July 19, 2008) – Stock Car Saturday Night racing action on July 19 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park found Dover’s Charles Potts winning his first Late Model main event of the season. Middletown ’s Eric Walker won his third Street Stock feature of the season. Donnie Broderick of Lancaster won the Xtreme Stock feature as his father Ray Broderick also from Lancaster won the make-up Xtreme Stock Car feature postponed from June 7. Annville’s Ronnie Buck collected his third Four Cylinder feature event win of the season. Danville ’s Bob Campbell won the PENNMAR Vintage Car thriller.
In the 20-lap Late Model feature event marred by numerous caution flags, Jeremy Knoll led the first six laps until he was relegated to the pits for a damaged nosepiece to be repaired. Gary Potts assumed the lead until nine when Charles Potts took the lead away with an outside pass. Charles Potts held onto the lead over the last half of the race that included five more caution flags to pick up his first win of the season. Point leader Carl Billet came from 10th to finish second. Justin Ehrhart finished third, followed by Grant Adams and Scott Richwine. Charles Potts and Jeremy Knoll won their qualifying heat races.
The 20-lap Street Stock feature event began with Mike Herman taking the lead from the pole position. Herman led the first eight circuits. From an 11th place starting position, Eric Walker grabbed the lead on the ninth lap and never looked back. Walker took the win over Wes Alleman who also came from the 6th row on the start. Craig Morgan, George Eash and Paul Morgan wounded out the top five. Walker, Calvin Herman and Dustin Hollingner won their respective heat races.
In Xtreme Stock Car action, Kevin Higgins was the early leader for the first half of the feature event. Donnie Broderick took over the top spot just after the halfway point from his 9th place starting spot. Broderick led the remaining ten laps to collect his third feature win of the season. Mike Zeigler came from eleventh to finish second. Sam Rial, Adam Smith and Ray Broderick rounded out the top five spots. Donnie Broderick, Jason Failor and Ron Vance won their qualifying heat races.
In the makeup Xtreme Stock Car feature postponed from June 7 that began the evening’s racing events, Rich Lomman took command early for the first half of the race until Ray Broderick took the lead from him on lap eleven. Even after a few cautions in the last half of the feature, Broderick was able to hold off all challengers to pick up the victory over Adam Smith and Donnie Broderick. Ron Vance and Chris Heller rounded out the top five.
In the 20-lap Four Cylinder Stock Car feature event, Henry Lesher took the early lead as Ronnie Buck took command nine laps later and went on to win his third of the season over Lesher. John Stoll Jr. finished third, followed by Eric Hollenbach and Jason Smith. Ed Hollenbach and Buck won their heat races.
The 12-lap PENNMAR Vintage Car feature found heat race winner Paul Bacchus jumping out to the early lead from the second row on the start. Bacchus led the first 10 laps with Bob Campbell taking the lead on the 11th lap. Bob Campbell took the win over Paul Bacchus. Rob Casti finished third, followed by Tom Swanger and Fred Thompson.
The Eastern Museum of Motorsports Racing also had some great looking vintage cars on display. The drivers and cars were also given a few exhibition laps to show the fans what the days of yesterday looked like. The drivers who displayed and exhibited their cars include: Butch Walker (Modified Chevy Coach); Dan Dyer (Silver Springs Racecar); Tom Couglan (1940 Ford); Allen Calp (1957 Chevy Stock Car); Joe Heisler III (1930 Model A Ford); Rick Mandelson (Al Hamilton early Sprint Car); Carl Snyder (Larry Jackson Super Sportsman); and Pee Wee Povlets. The Bowling Green Speedway Preservation Society also had a display depicting the only other York County Speedway that was in operation from 1951 -1956. The speedway was located in southern York County .
Stock Car Saturday Night racing action returns on July 26, with Christmas in July featuring a special visit from Santa Claus. There will also be a money scramble for all kid’s ages 10 & under presented by Members 1st Federal Credit Union. Racing action will include the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Classic Cars, Mini Vans and Women on Wheels Stock Cars. Racing action begins at 7:00 p.m. Pit gates will open at 4:30 p.m. and the grandstand gates will open at 5:00 p.m.
The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road , then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, please use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information.
Race Results from Saturday, July 19, 2008
Late Models (20 laps): 1 Charles Potts; 2. Carl Billet; 3. Justin Ehrhart; 4. Grant Adams; 5. Scott Richwine; 6. Bud Witmer; 7. Sam Leonard, Jr.; 8. Travis McClelland; 9. Chuck Yingling, Jr.; 10. Carl Graves; 11. Denny Willey; 12. Dustin Hollinger; 13. Kyle Saylor; 14. Jake Jones; 15. Gary Potts; 16. Randy Christine Jr.; 17. John Moser Jr.; 18. Larry Meadows; 19. Darrell Henry; 20. Jeremy Knoll; 21. Cam Zeigler; 22. John McDonough, Jr.; DNS: Steve Weikel.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Knoll (1-6); G. Potts (7-9); C. Potts (10-20).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: C. Potts and Knoll.
Street Stocks Feature (20 laps): 1. Eric Walker; 2. Wes Alleman; 3. Craig Morgan; 4. George Eash; 5. Paul Morgan; 6. Greg Diehl; 7. Mike Herman; 8. Chad Smith; 9. Garrett Shover; 10. Steven Dove; 11. Jenn Scott; 12. Norm Dunlap Jr.; 13. Walt Lemmon; 14. Ray Strubhar; 15. Dave Thompson Jr.; 16. Dustin Hollinger; 17. Scott Thunberg; 18. Lance Grove; 19. Bryan Shue; 20. Jimmy Slaseman; 21. Calvin Herman; 22. Jim Rost Sr.; DNS – Todd Bowersox; Jaynee Zeigler; Joey Hoffer.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: M. Herman (1-8); Walker (9-20).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Walker; C. Herman; Hollinger.
Xtreme Stock Cars Feature (20 laps): 1. Donnie Broderick; 2. Mike Zeigler; 3. Sam Rial; 4. Adam Smith; 5. Ray Broderick; 6. Kevin Higgins; 7. Kyle Miller; 8. Tim Hahn; 9. Ron Vance; 10. Chris Heller; 11. Rich Lomman; 12. Larry Landis; 13. Bill Fulton; 14. Sean Todd; 15. Shaun Linn; 16. Don Murphy; 17. Mike Taft; 18. Michael Kiehl; 19. Matt Adams; 20. Jason Failor; 21. John Frye; 22. Jed Latshaw; 23. Ricky Bender; DNS: Ricky Hippensteel Jr; Travis Horan; Randy Blank; Stephen Ramsey; Larry Lohss Jr.; Lance Danmyer.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Higgins (1-10); D. Broderick (11-20).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: D. Broderick; Failor; Vance.
Xtreme Stock Cars Feature postponed from June 7 (20 laps): 1. Ray Broderick; 2. Adam Smith; 3. Donnie Broderick; 4. Ronald Vance; 5. Chris Heller; 6. Rich Lomman; 7. Tim Hahn; 8. Jason Failor; 9. Kevin Thomas; 10. Larry Landis; 11. Larry Lohss Jr.; 12. Bill Fulton; 13. Mike Taft; 14. Sam Rial; 15. Travis Horan; 16. Randy Blank; 17. Matt Adams; 18. Lance Danmyer; 19. John Frye; 20. Shaun Linn; DNS: Matt Wampler; Craig Zimmerman; Brandon Ort; Rickey Hippensteel Jr; DNQ – Alex Updegraff, Barclay Wilson.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Lomman (1-10); R. Broderick (11-20).
Four Cylinder Stock Cars Feature (20 laps): 1. Ronnie Buck; 2. Henry Lesher; 3. John Stoll Jr.; 4. Eric Hollenbach; 5. Jason Smith; 6. Ed Hollenbach; 7. Bryan Michael; 8. Gary Newell; 9. Dennis Christ Jr.; DNS – Leroy Long; Daryl Kohr; Ron Combs, Jr.; Leroy Long.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Lesher (1-8); Buck (9-20).
HEAT RACE WINNERS: Ed Hollenbach and Buck.
PENNMAR Vintage Car Feature (12 laps): 1. Bob Campbell (M); 2. Paul Bacchus (M); 3. Rob Casti (M); 4. Tom Swanger (M); 5. Fred Thompson (S); 6. Larry Felty (M); 7. Richard Pastor (M); 8. Jeff Gamble (M); 9. Fred Krickbaum (M); 10. Craig Coghill (S); DNS: Glenn Pobletts; Willie Brymesser Jr.
FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Bacchus (1-10); Campbell (11-12).
HEAT RACE WINNER: Bacchus.
* “M” denotes Modified Division; “S” denotes Sportsman Division
Wednesday Night Test & Tune Up Next at SSP on July 23
The next Wednesday Night Test & Tune session will be on July 23. It is open to any type of racecars capable of competing on the 4/10 mile oval. The cost is $12.00 per person for pit passes and a $20.00 fee for each racecar entering the pit area ($32.00 per car & driver combination). Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with open track time from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by class. The fuel pumps fro Miller’s Racing Parts will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Each session will be 6 – 8 laps per session. The grandstands are open free to the public. The main concession stand will also be open throughout the night. Each class will receive 4 to 5 rounds of 6/8 laps each or more if time permits.
- 2008 SSP Schedule of Events –
(Schedule as of July 15, 2008 - Subject to Change)
July 23 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
July 26 (Sat.) Christmas in July (Santa Claus Visit & Member’s First FCU Kid’s Money Scramble) plus Late Models,
Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Classic Cars, Mini Vans & Women on Wheels Stock Cars
(7:00 p.m.)
August 2 (Sat.) Camera & Autograph Night / “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme
Stock Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout
(7:00 p.m.)
August 6 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
August 9 (Sat.) SSP Picnic in the Pits (Bike Giveaway) - Late Models (plus postponed feature from June 28), Street Stocks,
Xtreme Stock Cars, Mini Vans & PENNMAR Vintage Cars (7:00 p.m.)
August 16 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars (plus postponed feature from June 28), Four Cylinder Stock Cars & Women on Wheels Stock
Cars (7:00 p.m.)
August 20 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
August 23 (Sat.) York County Racing Club Night - Late Models, Street Stocks (plus postponed feature from June 28), Xtreme
Stock Cars, Legends Cars & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)
August 30 (Sat.) 8th Annual York County Nationals – Late Models (32 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock Cars
(25 laps), Four Cylinder Stock Cars (25 laps) & Mini Vans (7:00 p.m.)
September 3 (Wed.) Wednesday Night Test & Tune Session (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.); Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
September 6 (Sat.) Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Four Cylinder Stock Cars, Women on Wheels Mini
Vans (6:00 p.m.)
September 13 (Sat.) Championship Night / “Fab 4 Series” - Late Models (25 laps), Street Stocks (25 laps), Xtreme Stock
Cars (25 laps) & ARDC Midgets (20 laps) plus Clean Technologies Young Guns Shootout (6:00
p.m.)
September 20 (Sat.) Smashfest ‘08 & Newberry Community Fair - School Bus Demolition Derby, Small Car Demolition
Derby, Roll Over Contest, & more in this exciting night of destruction and FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR (Rain date: Sunday, September 21)
September 26 (Fri.) Open Practice Night / Media Night (6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) Gates open at 5:00 p.m. (All Divisions
Welcome)
September 27 (Sat.) 3rd Annual Susquehanna Showdown for Late Models (50 laps), Legends Cars Regional Qualifier
(40 laps) & Mini Vans (6:00 p.m.)
October 4 (Sat.) AMA Racing – detail to be announced.
October 11 (Sat.) No Racing
October 17 (Fri.) Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic Qualifying Night for Street Stocks, Four Cylinders & Xtreme
Stock Cars (7:00 p.m.)
October 18 (Sat.) 5th Annual Miller’s Racing Parts Fall Classic (50 laps each) - Street Stocks, Four Cylinders &
Xtreme Stock Cars (6:00 p.m.)
October 25 (Sat.) Candy Bowl IV presented by J&K Salvage - ARDC Midgets, 600cc Micro Sprints, Legends Cars, Mini
Vans & Women on Wheels Stock Cars (3:00 p.m.)
November 1 (Sat.) Annual Racecar Flea Market - 6:00 a.m. (All types of racecars are welcome)
November 8 (Sat.) 5th Annual Turkey 200 Enduro Race plus the Classic Cars & Mini Vans (1:00 p.m.); Rain date: Nov. 9
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